As an outreach worker,you will advocate for victims with agencies who can help in addressing the domestic violence and abuse, for example you will be working with the Police and MARAC, accepting referrals made by them. As well as through the helpline or direct into the IDVA service.

In this critical role you will develop and deliver confidential high-quality outreach support service to victims/survivors experiencing domestic violence and abuse at the highest risk levels living in the community.

You will recognise women and children s individual needs, providing a short to medium term service to meet those needs. You will also work with women to identify their support needs and incorporate these into the women s Individual Support Plans, which you will review and update regularly and maintain confidential files, including computerized case management system.

As part of this role, you will translate and converse with users in their indigenous language and coach users to raise awareness of Life in the U.K (systems, cultures and laws etc). You will also provide practical and language help to survivors and victims with regards to their cases through the criminal justice system.

The end goal is to support users to move out of crisis and high-risk independence through to self-development and safe independence.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience working with BAME communities experiencing domestic violence and experiencing of working with Black Asian and Minority Communities.

You will also need to have experience of having worked within a social care/welfare setting, and within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults.